Salt Lake Jakes Take
Informed convo between Ute fans and experts. "Football is just the vehicle. It's entertainment sweetheart." - Lee Corso
Episodes
104 episodes
Episode 103 - Whit v. Harlan fallout, Spring ball first impression, Hoops Lamentations
Jake and co are joined by outside legal expert Eric Benson to break down new information related to the end of Kyle Whittinghams tenure at Utah and what, if any, legal recourses were available to AD Mark Harlan. The crew discuss first impressio...
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Episode 103
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37:13
Episode 102 - Transfer portal is closed. Who's on the team?
Jake and co discuss Utah's moves in the transfer portal. Who left? Who stayed? What will the new Morgan Scalley-led Utes look like? The crew go over miscelanous storylines from January and Jake shares with listeners the best cookie ever m...
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Episode 102
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37:18
Episode 101 - The Scalley Era begins, transfer portal news, CFB predictions
Jake and co discuss the new Scally era including details about the Offensive Coordinater hire. Jake takes us behind the curtain at the Scalley introductory press confrence and gives us his predictions on the college football playoffs this week....
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Episode 101
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34:57
Episode 100 🎉 - Whit's Legacy, Coaching Changes, Vegas Bowl recap, Transfer Portal, Mailbag
For the 100th episode, Jake and co cover the myriad of hot Utah football topics swirling the end of the 2025 season with discussion on Whits legacy, coaching positions, a Vegas Bowl recap, moves in the transfer portal and a mailbag. #GOUT...
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Episode 100
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Episode 99 - Las Vegas Bowl preview
Jake and co are joined by special guest Salt Lake Luke to break down the Las Vegas Bowl vs. Nebraska. The guys revisit some of the Whittingham to Michigan news, discuss the transfer portal, and what we can expect to see in the New Years Eve mat...
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Episode 99
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20:11
Episode 98 - 🚨Emergency Pod - Whit goes to Michigan
Jake and co react to late breaking news of Kyle Whittingham signing a 5 year deal to be the head coach at the University of Michigan. The crew discuss which assistant coaches will go, how Morgan Scally will lead the Utes into the future and who...
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Episode 98
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26:24
Episode 97 - Emergency pod: 🚨Whit steps down, Morgan ascends, mailbag Qs
🚨🚨🚨Jake and Pete are joined by Robert Kingsford to break down the techtonic shift in the Utah football program after head coach Kyle Whittingham annouced he is passing the torch. The crew discuss his legacy, what his statue should look like, Mo...
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Episode 97
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31:45
Episode 96 - Utah Athletics and Private Equity, Transfer Portal, Whit
Jake, Brennan and Pete do their best to make sense of the eye popping annoucement from Utah Athletics about their intentions to raise private money in exchange for ownership in the commercial enterprise. They admidditly have more questions than...
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Episode 96
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31:44
Episode 95 - Kansas game recap and the future of the Utes coaching staff
Jake and co are joined by Chris Bleak to give a recap of the Kansas game and address pros and cons of Kyle Whittingham leaving the Utah program. We recorded this before any breaking news of the week. #GOUTES
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Episode 95
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30:57
Episdoe 94 - Kansas Jayhawk Preview and NIL Discussion with Eric Benson
Jake and co are joined by legal expert Eric Benson to understand more about the context and future of college football as it relates to paying athletes. The crew break down Fridays game vs Kansas and express gratitute. #GOUTES
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Episode 94
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36:57
Episode 93 - Kansas State Wildcats recap
Jake and co re-live the absolutely wild day and night at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The crew discuss the atmosphere, the range of emotions, how to keep 2 QBs next year and Coach Whits future. Jake also reveals his fool-proof Thanksgiving Turkey metho...
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Episode 93
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24:22
Episode 92 - Kansas State Wildcats preview
Jake is joined by Rob Kingsford to break down Saturdays match up vs Kansas State. The crew opine on whether this will be the last time Kyle Whittingham coaches in Rice-Eccles, the playoff landscape and take mailbag questions. #GOUTES
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Episode 92
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31:10
Episode 91 - Baylor Bears game recap
Jake and co discuss the 55-28 road win vs. Baylor and why it felt closer than it needed to be. The crew can't stop gushing about Byrd Ficklin and address the big picture landscape for this season and the future. #GOUTES
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Episode 91
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25:18
Episode 90 - Baylor Bears preview
Jake and co preview Saturdays matchup vs the 5-4 Baylor Bears. The crew discuss what it's gonna take to win and what it needs to look like to continue their chances at the College Football playoff. We include a SLJT throw-back for Waco food rec...
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Episode 90
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31:11
Episode 89 - College Football Playoff Rankings Episode - Utes bye week - Mailbag
Jake and co are joined again by Tanner Martin to break down the latest College Football Playoff poll that puts the Utes at #13. The crew discuss scenarios and teams to cheer for/against in the final month of the season. They touch briefly on th...
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Episode 89
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31:40
Episode 88 - Cincinnati Bearcats Recap
Jake and co break down last nights dominance at Rice Eccles under the lights where the Utes put 45 points on #17 Cincinnati to their 14. The crew gets into some "what-if" and "what to watch" scenarios for the remainder of a tight BIG12 ra...
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Episode 88
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21:08
Episode 87 - Cincinnati Bearcats preview and mailbag
Jake and co are joined by UC super-fan Brant Merkt to break down the #16 Bearcats visit to Rice-Eccles Stadium. The crew makes game predictions and answer mailbag Q's. This episode is sponsored by Snaps Clothing. #GOUTES
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Episode 87
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37:19
Episode 86 - Colorado Buffalos Recap of the beatdown
Jake and co shake off the bad taste from last week and relish the beatdown of the Colorado Buffalos on Saturday. The crew discusses Devon vs Byrd, the break out players and the stellar defense. #GoUtes
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Episode 86
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21:28
Episode 85 - Colorado Buffs preview with Kenneth Scott
Jake and co are joined by Ute legend Kenneth Scott to lick the wounds from last week and get hyped for the Colorado Buffalos. Robert Kingsford joins us to preview the game and special mailbag guests. #GOUTES - This Episode is sponsored by Adam ...
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Episode 85
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36:35
Episode 84 - Holy War Recap
Jake and co vent and lament over a tough night in Lavell Edwards Stadium. #GoUtes
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Episode 84
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26:34
Episode 83 - Holy War Preview and Mail Bag.
Jake and co preview the BYU game and answer passionate Holy War related mail bag questions. #GoUtes
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Episode 83
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23:59
Episode 82 - Holy War Preview with Jakes former Podcast Co-Host
Jake and co are joined by Jakes original podcast co-host Benji Hadfield from the "North and Goal" pod. The crew chat about the humble podcasting beginnings, talk Holy War memories and get into who's gonna win on Saturday and why. #GoUtes
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Episode 82
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39:11
Episode 81 - Arizona State Sun Devils Recap
Jake and co re-live the wet and wonderful evening at Rice-Eccles vs the ranked Arizona State Sun Devils. The fork was not feared with the Utes running up a 42-10 beat down. The crew touches on the upcoming Holy War week. #GoUtes
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Episode 81
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21:09